The Kick Pregnancy Podcast

In this episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid talk to COGU Dr Ed O'Mahony about what a COGU is and the work they do, why someone might see a COGU in pregnancy and the role a COGU has in a woman's pregnancy. You can find Dr Ed's website HERE   If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer during a Q & A. LINKS Join our p...

In this week's episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid discuss the updated RANZCOG guidelines for recurrent miscarriages and what they actually mean. This episode discusses miscarriages and may be hard for some to hear. Please make sure you have your supports in place if you choose to listen. For support: www.cope.org.au www.pinkelephantsupport.com www.beyondblue.org.au If you have a question you w...

In this week's episode of The Kick, Brigid talks with Carmel Morabito from Calm Babies about the first three weeks with your newborn, and what she wants all new parents to know. Use the code KICK10 for $10 off the Calm Babies website HERE https://www.calmbabies.com.au Find Carmel on Instagram and TikTok @calm.babies https://www.instagram.com/calm.babies/ If you have a question you want answered, p...

In this week's episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid talks with Perinatal Psychiatrist Professor Megan Galbally about all the different types of maternal attachment. You can find out more about Professor Megan's work here .  COPE.org.au -1300 740 398 BeyondBlue - 1300 224 636 Lifeline - 13 11 14 PANDA - 1300 726 306 If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speak...

In this Quick Kick episode of The Kick, Brigid and Dr Pat talk with Stef Valakas from The Dietologist about Vitamin D in pregnancy. For more information on Vitamin D in Pregnancy, listen to episode 80 of The Kick HERE . If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer during a Q & A: LINKS Join our pregnancy and birth course &nb...

This week on The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their twentieth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick. This Q and A session answers the following listener questions: • How to approach a birth debrief • What is a hymenal septum? • Can a lack of cervical mucus impact fertility? • The speed of subsequent births • Ovulation Induction •...

In this episode there is discussions about mental illness and suicidal thoughts, if you feel you need support please use any of the links at the bottom of the show notes. In this week's episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid talks with Perinatal Psychiatrist Professor Megan Galbally about mental health in pregnancy and postpartum, the red flags to look out for and the different treatment options a...

This week on The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their nineteenth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick. This Q and A session answers the following listener questions: • Does having a long cervix impact your chances of having a vaginal birth? • The pros and cons for each option of birthing the placenta. • Is there anything you can do to speed up s...

On this episode of The Kick, Brigid talks with HR lawyer Jo Alilovic about everything you need to know when it comes to talking to your employer about your pregnancy and what you are entitled to. You can find Jo's website HERE .  If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on  speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer during a Q & A. LINKS Join our pregnancy...

This week on The Kick we are re-releasing this conversation between Brigid and Dr Pat talking all about those early pregnancy symptoms, what’s common (and what’s not), when symptoms start, what might help and when to check in with your care provider. If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer during a Q & A. LI...

In today's episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid talk about the question of 'should I freeze my eggs?' This episode covers everything from why someone would consider freezing their eggs to the process of egg freezing and even a breakdown of the costs involved with freezing eggs. Listen to Ep 76. IVF 101 with Dr Raelia Lew HERE   If you have a question you want answered, please leave your mes...

In this week's Quick Kick episode of The Kick, Brigid and Dr Pat talk about the 2 types of assisted deliveries, forceps and vacuum and what happens in both. For more information of assisted deliveries, listen to episode 30 of The Kick HERE .  If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer during a Q & A. LINKS Join our pr...

This week on The Kick, Brigid talks with physiotherapist Kath Baquie about pelvic floor exercises that are used to strengthen your pelvic floor and why they may not be for everyone. Find Kath on instagram @kathbaquie.physio .  Listen to Kath's Podcast HERE   Find out more about the fitnest mama programs HERE   If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on sp...

This week on The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their eighteenth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick. This Q and A session answers the following listener questions: • We get an update from a listener who had their question answered in a pervious Q&A • Birth options for someone with Deep Vein Thrombosis • How long to wait between babies afte...

In this week's episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid talk all about pushing in labour. They cover some different pushing techniques, the urge to push, what happens to the baby during the pushing phase and Dr Pat gives his 4 tips to help you push your baby out effectively. This episode is a must listen! If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen f...

In this Quick Kick episode of The Kick, Brigid and Dr Pat talk through how to understand your menstrual cycle to help you get pregnant. Click here for the menstrual cycle diagram.  If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer during a Q & A. LINKS   Join our pregnancy and birth course   Join our getting pregna...

In this episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid talk to Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist Professor Joanne Said about the work of an MFM, when someone might see an MFM in pregnancy and the role an MFM has in a woman's pregnancy. You can find Professor Joanne on X here   You can find out more about the PRECeDe Trial here   You can find out more about the C*Steroid Trial here   If you...

This week on The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their seventeenth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick. This Q and A session answers the following listener questions: • Molar pregnancies • The use of a cook’s catheter in an induction • CMV in pregnancy • How does a shorten cervix affect a pregnancy • A retroverted uterus and preg...

In this week's episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid talk about stalled labours. They cover some of the reasons why a labour might stall and some of the things that might be done if your labour has stalled to help it progress. If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer during a Q & A. LINKS Join our pregnancy and birth co...

Content Warning: This episode of The Kick discusses eating disorders. Butterfly Foundation   In this Let's Chat episode of The Kick, Brigid chats with Shay about her 17-year struggle with an eating disorder to finding fulfilment in motherhood. Shay shares how she maintained her fitness, training and self-love throughout her pregnancy. Find Shay on Instagram here. Shay mentions being a member...

In this episode of The Kick, Brigid talks with Justine Schofield about how pregnancy and motherhood changed her way of cooking and the importance of prepping ahead. Find Justine's book Cook Ahead here Find Justine on Instagram here If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer during a Q & A: https://www.speakpipe.com/gr...

In this episode of The Kick, Brigid and Dr Pat talk about what delayed cord clamping is and what to expected if you have delayed cord clamping. If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer during a Q & A: https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybaby LINKS Join our pregnancy and birth course Join our getting pregnancy course Instagra...

Dr Pat and Brigid are back for The Kick's first episode of 2025 with their sixteenth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick. This Q and A session answers the following listener questions: Long labours The Umbilical Cord breaking in delivery Carrying and lifting toddlers during pregnancy  Why can't someone be induced? Why a baby’s head might not engage in the...

In this episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid discuss herpes during pregnancy and birth, how they can affect both mother and baby and prevention and treatment strategies. Thank you for all your support in 2024, Happy Holidays and we will see you in 2025! In the meantime, if you're trying for a baby, please join us in the 11 steps to make a baby program and if you're having a baby in 2025, we can...

In this episode of The Kick, Brigid chats with A/Prof Michelle Jongenelis, a Clinical Psychologist from University of Melbourne's Centre for Behaviour Change about her pioneering research on the increasing reliance on grandparents as primary caregivers in Australia, with around 20% of children being regularly looked after by their grandparents. We discuss the significant implications this has on c...